Body problems of the 2011 BMW 535

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2011 BMW 535. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2017

Occasionally driver's door cannot be unlocked and opened from inside using regular door latch, thus trapping the driver in vehicle. Door will however unlock if the lock/unlock button on the dash is pressed. This happens about one in every eight to ten times of opening the door.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2013

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. Nhtsa campaign number: 14v176000. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle would be making a rattling noise. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had previously stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The diagnosis was the frame bolt was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact was told the parts were not available. The failure mileage was 24,431. Bt.




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